Senior 2 Engineer, Materials

Job Purpose

This role drives research and development and the Simplification, Standardization, and Industrialization (SSI) of welding and fabrication processes, ensuring technical integrity, compliance and quality throughout the product lifecycle. As the Subject Matter Expert (SME), the engineer resolves complex welding challenges for projects, manufacturing sites and suppliers, supports technical decisions with internal and external stakeholders, and mentors’ engineers to strengthen the COE's welding capability. The key challenge is to translate technical expertise into competitive, reliable and standardized solutions that create value globally.

Job Description

• Lead research and development, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and New Product Development (NPD) projects to advance welding of metallic materials and fabrication technologies, defining technical strategy, scope and deliverables.
• Drive Simplification, Standardization, and Industrialization (SSI) initiatives for welding materials and processes, identifying opportunities for cost reduction, productivity and quality improvement.
• Lead welding product development, qualification programs, and supplier industrialization, including WPS/PQR approval and capability assessments.
• Serve as the welding engineering SME, providing technical guidance and resolving complex welding, fabrication, cladding, and quality issues.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Project teams to align welding strategies with business objectives.
• Develop, review, and approve welding specifications, procedures, technical reports, and other engineering documentation.
• Ensure compliance with industry codes, client requirements, and regulatory standards through audits, technical reviews, and corrective actions.
• Advance materials and welding technologies by leading innovation, supporting product lifecycle activities, mentoring engineers, and representing the organization in industry forums and standards committees.

You are meant for this job if:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in metallic materials welding and fabrication processes.
• Strong knowledge of welding processes & technologies, material properties, testing methods, and fabrication techniques and NDT processes.
• Experience with industry standards and regulations related to welding and fabrication.
• Willingness to travel as required.
• Knowledge of corrosion and sour grade materials.
• Experience in the oil and gas industry.

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